World in brief – Romanian slavery ring broken
A large number of Roma (gypsies) have been charged of kidnapping and exploiting 65 vulnerable boys and men and forcing them into slavery.
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News in brief – Lebanon releases alleged kidnapper
Adam Whittington, who organised the failed recovery of Sally Faulkner’s children in Lebanon which was filmed by 60 Minutes, has been released from jail.
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AFL – Hawthorn pip the Swans at the post
A golden kick from Cyril Rioli helped the Hawthorn Hawks beat the Sydney Swans 75-70 at the SCG to win their sixth consecutive game.
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Tech in brief – social trends
Tech in Australia and abroad continues to be the driving force of innovation. It not only dictates what devices we have, but also the social trends attached to them.
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Blues prevent series whitewash
A late miracle try from Michael Jennings helped the NSW Blues overcome the Queensland Maroons 18-14 at ANZ Stadium.
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News in brief – Election robocalls result in complaints to watchdog
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has received 244 complaints about election-related phone calls of which 214 concern computer-generated robocalls.
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State of Origin 3 preview – Gallen and Parker prepare for final game
The NSW Blues have the chance to regain some pride tonight when they take on the Queensland Maroons at ANZ stadium.
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Wimbledon 2016 – an immortal and a Scot win
Serena Williams and Andy Murray both triumphed in their respective Wimbledon finals at the weekend.
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Election 2016: Turnbull claims victory with slender majority
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has claimed victory in the 2016 federal election, with a one-seat majority.
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Portugal sink France in extra time to win Euro 2016
Portugal defeated host nation France 1-0 in the final of Euro 2016 after an extra-time strike from substitute Eder broke a scoreless deadlock.
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